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InnovaCommanderMidrange5/3/0/4
Goliath DiscsSamsonMidrange5/3/0/3.5

Commander vs Samson

How Commander and Samson compare on flight numbers, feel, distance, and price.

Key differences

FadeCommander 4 vs Samson 3.5Diameter21.8 vs 21.5 cm (+0.3)Height2.2 vs 1.6 cm (+0.6)Rim width1.4 vs 1.5 cm (-0.1)

Flight Paths

Overhead view · right-hand backhand

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InnovaCommanderMidrangeOut of Production
Goliath DiscsSamsonMidrange
Flight Numbers
SpeedRim & velocity
Commander
5
Samson
5
GlideStays aloft
Commander
3
Samson
3
TurnHigh-speed bend
Commander
0
Samson
0
FadeLow-speed hook
Commander
4
Samson
3.5
Specifications
Spec
Innova
Commander
Goliath Discs
Samson
Flight rating
5/3/0/4
5/3/0/3.5
Stability
Very overstable (+4)
Very overstable (+3.5)
Beginner score
36/100
38/100
Est. carry
274 ft
274 ft
Type
Midrange
Midrange
Recommended skill
Intermediate, Advanced
Intermediate, Advanced
Diameter
21.8 cm
21.5 cm
Height
2.2 cm
1.6 cm
Rim depth
1.2 cm
1.1 cm
Rim width
1.4 cm
1.5 cm
Max weight
180.9 g
178 g
Bead
Beadless
Beadless
Plastics
0
0
PDGA Approved
Yes
No
On Amazon
Not on Amazon
Not on Amazon
Production status
Out of production
In production
Price from
Not listed
Not listed
The Verdict

Commander or Samson?

Main difference: fade (Commander 4 vs Samson 3.5). The Commander fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Samson finishes straighter.

Commander: Very overstableSamson: Very overstable
Where to buy
Commander
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Samson
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FAQ

Is the Commander or Samson more overstable?

The Commander is more overstable (stability +4 vs +3.5). It resists turning and fades harder.

Should a beginner pick the Commander or Samson?

A beginner is better off with the Samson (beginner score 38/100 vs 36/100) - lower speed and more turn make it easier to control.

What is the difference between the Commander and Samson?

Main difference: fade (Commander 4 vs Samson 3.5). The Commander fades harder at the end for wind and sharp finishes; the Samson finishes straighter.

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Innova Commander vs Goliath Discs Samson: Flight Numbers Compared